Felix Hernandez gives perfect game garb to Baseball Hall of Fame

Felix Hernandez — well, his uniform, at least — has arrived in Cooperstown.

Teammates drenched Hernandez, and his jersey, with water from a cooler after he pitched a perfect game on Aug. 15 in Seattle. (Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images)

The Mariners pitching ace could have kept his jersey, the one he wore during his perfect game Aug. 15, for himself. But “King Felix,” according to the official Mariners blog, wanted to send it to the National Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., where it will be displayed to commemorate his momentous achievement.

His jersey arrived Tuesday morning, along with a ball used in that perfect game as a gift from the Mariners organization. Here are more details from the M’s blog:

The game-used jersey was worn by Felix Hernandez on August 15 when he tossed the first Perfect Game in franchise history, a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. An interesting Felix preference caused a small shipping delay with the jersey. All Mariners players have two different “weight” white jerseys; a “cool base” mesh jersey, and a slightly heavier traditional knit top. Most guys on the team will wear the two almost interchangeably, although almost everyone wears the “cool base” top for sunny day games.

Felix is an exception. He only wears the traditional, slightly heavier jersey. This meant that even though the top he was wearing in the Perfect Game was pulled aside and stored (unwashed) after his historic game, the Mariners couldn’t ship it to the Hall until a replacement jersey arrived. The new jersey actually arrived in Seattle the same day he was next scheduled to pitch; if it hadn’t arrived, his Perfect Game top would have been washed, and Felix would have worn it out to the mound.

Meanwhile, the Hall of Fame also asked for a memento from the Mariners’ six-pitcher combined no-hitter on June 8 — particularly the hat worn by reliever Stephen Pryor, who earned the win that day over the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to the M’s blog, Pryor “was happy to make the donation,” but had already sent the cap to his mother in Tennessee. He was able to convince his mom to give it up, and the hat was shipped to Cooperstown.

Starting pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Starting pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Photo: Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez reacts after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez reacts after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez reacts after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez reacts after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Photo: Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez kisses his right wrist as he reacts after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0. less

Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez kisses his right wrist as he reacts after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The ... more

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez celebrates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez celebrates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez reacts after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez reacts after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez is congratulated by teammate Justin Smoak, right, after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0. less

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez is congratulated by teammate Justin Smoak, right, after throwing a perfect game to end the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The ... more

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez is mobbed by teammates, including catcher John Jaso, after he threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez is mobbed by teammates, including catcher John Jaso, after he threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez is mobbed by teammates, including catcher John Jaso, after he threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez is mobbed by teammates, including catcher John Jaso, after he threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0.

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Starting pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners is mobbed by teammates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Starting pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners is mobbed by teammates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Photo: Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images

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Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners gets a hug from catcher John Jaso after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners gets a hug from catcher John Jaso after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Photo: Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, front right, celebrates with teammates after tossing a perfect game in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, front right, celebrates with teammates after tossing a perfect game in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, is doused with water by teammate Miguel Olivo (30) after tossing a perfect game in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, is doused with water by teammate Miguel Olivo (30) after tossing a perfect game in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

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Starting pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners is doused with water after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Starting pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners is doused with water after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012, in Seattle.

Fans in the "King's Court," a special section for Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, cheer and hold up "K" cards for strikeouts during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Seattle. less

Fans in the "King's Court," a special section for Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, cheer and hold up "K" cards for strikeouts during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in ... more